Open AccessLeaf Position Makes a Difference: The ABCB19 Auxin Transporter Affects Light Perception
Author(s) -
David S. Favero
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plant physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.554
H-Index - 312
eISSN - 1532-2548
pISSN - 0032-0889
DOI - 10.1104/pp.20.01284
Subject(s) - photosynthesis , auxin , autotroph , botany , chlorophyll , sunlight , biology , chemistry , biochemistry , bacteria , gene , physics , genetics , astronomy
As autotrophs, plants must maintain photosynthesis to thrive. In order for this to happen, a plant’s chlorophyll must absorb sufficient sunlight to efficiently drive the light-dependent photosynthetic reactions. Most photosynthesis occurs in leaves, which possess a high surface area that
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